Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur said receiver Jayden Reed is fine after dealing with a cleat-related foot issue at Thursday’s practice, and rookie defensive tackle Nazir Stackhouse has earned more opportunities after a strong start to training camp.
Reed, the team’s leading receiver the last two seasons, didn’t finish practice on Thursday, but LaFleur said there is no long-term concern.
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“It’s nothing long term, just his foot was bothering him. I think it was from his cleats, to be honest with you,” LaFleur said Friday.
The Packers are back on the practice field on Friday morning for a shortened practice in helmets and shells. It’s possible a rookie along the defensive line will be getting more snaps with the first- or second-team defense.
Stackhouse, one of the Packers’ top undrafted free agent rookies, has consistently made plays while operating with the third-team defense. The next challenge will be continuing to impress against better competition.
“Yeah, he’s done a really nice job,” LaFleur said. “He’s earning more and more opportunities. I think at some point we’re going to have see him in there against the ones.”
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Stackhouse has a chance to fill a role for the Packers along the defensive line. Gone is TJ Slaton, the team’s top nose tackle. Stackhouse has the body type and play style to take on some of those snaps, especially if he continues to prove capable during training camp.
This article originally appeared on Packers Wire: Packers: Jayden Reed fine after foot issue, Nazir Stackhouse earning more opportunities